2023 Harley-Davidson X 500 MY24
QLD • Private
8
CategoryNaked
Engine Size500cc 4 stroke
Odometer100km
ABSABS
Comments from the seller
For generations, Harley-Davidson never offered a truly learner-friendly motorcycle, but like most manufacturers, they couldn’t resist the financial pressure. For a while, the Street range gave the Milwaukee brand a foot in the door, but last year they went all in, teaming up with two huge partners from China and India to bring the all-new X series to life. Here in Australia, the X350 and X500 were only previewed by the press last October and delivered to customers during January this year, so we thought it would be a good while before a true custom rolled into our inbox. But we should have known better, Noel Muller the craftsman of copious customs was already on the task, and from his Brisbane workshop, the Black Cycles sensation has delivered this exquisite bike dubbed ‘Project X’.
You might remember it was only a few months ago that we featured a stunning HD Street 500, with a slick Evel Knievel inspired theme that Noel had built for a regular client, Jacob. As it turns out, before that bike had even been delivered, Jacob had placed an order for the all-new X500 from Harley and told Noel it would be sent straight to his workshop and it should arrive sometime in January. “I was stoked as I love transforming bikes into something they weren’t designed to be! Jacob is great, he just said ‘I’d like a cafe racer style’ and he didn’t want it to look like a rainbow (not a lot of bright colours) and that was it.”
Given the insane number of incredible creations Noel has built over the years, you can see why Jacob had so much faith, and being the owner of many a Black Cycles machine, he knows he would get one hell of a cool custom in return. But being such a new bike, Noel had nobody to follow, no off-the-shelf parts to benefit from and needed to conceive the best path forward. At first, he considered a modern scrambler, but the removal of the fuel tank revealed a huge airbox that he wanted to retain. “So after seeing Wedge Motorcycles had already built a ‘classic’ styled X500, I decided to go for a modern/contemporary style cafe racer.” And with the clock ticking, the bike was stripped back to reveal a blank canvas.
The ugly plastics had gone, the less-than-attractive seat and subframe, and those bars and instruments that are definitely from the budget bin, to help keep the base cost of these bikes low. “I next went about building a completely new sleek minimalist subframe which still needed to contain the ABS pump & most of the existing electronics. This was made from heavy wall steel tube & filled in with shaped 1mm steel sheet.” Instantly the weird lines of the plastic fantastic rear end had been transformed into a slick and stylish change and this was by no means the main attraction. That would be the fuel tank.
Noel decided that it made sense to use some of the factory item, it contains the fuel pump and its components and slots neatly over the big airbox. So, with the grinder fired up, he cut the tank up keeping the base and then began the work of shaping a totally custom piece, from 1mm steel sheet, delivering a smooth top section and those stunning sides. To add even more drama to the look, a pair of X shapes give a 3D-like appearance and are then welded to the main part of the tank. To complete the bodywork, Noel took the stock headlight, mounted it closer to the forks and then worked his wizardry once again, to produce that stunning shroud.
“I decided early on that a real carbon fibre skin would look great over the tank and shroud so I enlisted Mircea at Enhanced Composites to handle the tricky shapes. It was then over to Justin at Popbang Classics for final smoothing, edge airbrushed fades, candy orange and a few Harley bar n’ shield logos before several coats of clear,” Noel explains. He’s pretty handy with the paint gun himself, so while the others took care of their tasks, he was laying down the black on a host of parts and pieces. Noel also built and shaped the seat unit itself.
Bike details
øNetwork Id
SSE-AD-16994495
Bike
Road Manual 6sp 500cc (Oct)
Learner Approved
Kilometres
100km
Body
Naked
Colour
Black
Engine Capacity
500 cc
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration Expiry
Jan 2025 (expired)
Registration Plate
8AP34
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
Details
Bike Type
Road
Series
X
LAMS Approved
True
Colours
Dramatic Black; Dynamic Orange; Supersonic Silver or Pearl White
Ride Away Price
False
Engine
Engine Description
500
Engine Config
Parallel
Engine Capacity
500cc
Engine Type
Piston
Engine Stroke
4
Bore
69.0mm
Stroke
66.8mm
Cylinders
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Induction System
Aspirated
Carburettor
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Cooling
Liquid
Oil Capacity
3.2L
Exhaust Config
2 Into 1
Exhaust Description
3 catalyst
Maximum Power
35.0kW
Maximum Power RPM
8500
Maximum Torque
46Nm
Maximum Torque RPM
6000
Start
Starter
Electric
Electrics
Engine Voltage
12Volt
LED Lighting
Standard
Fuel & Emissions
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.1L
Transmission
Primary Drive
74/38
Drive Type
Chain
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Number
6
Gear Change Method
Left foot lever
1st Gear Ratio
2.85
2nd Gear Ratio
1.95
3rd Gear Ratio
1.56
4th Gear Ratio
1.33
5th Gear Ratio
1.19
6th Gear Ratio
1.08
Chassis & Suspension
Rake (Caster Angle)
24.50degrees
Trail
100.4mm
Side Stand
Standard
Front Suspension
USD fork; Adjustable
Rear Suspension
Single shock; Rebound & preload adjustable
Fork Diameter
50.0mm
Swingarm Type
Dual Sided
Steering Damper
Not Available
Brakes
Front Brake Description
Twin floating disc
Front Brake Caliper(s)
Four Piston
Rear Brake Description
Single solid disc
Rear Brake Caliper(s)
Single Piston
ABS
Standard
Wheels & Tyres
Wheel Type
Cast aluminium
Wheel Size Front
17"
Wheel Size Rear
17"
Rear Tyre
160/60-ZR17" Maxxis Supermaxx ST
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17" Maxxis Supermaxx ST
Dimensions & Weights
Length
2135mm
Wheelbase
1485mm
Ground Clearance
153.0mm
Dry Weight
199.0kg
Wet / Operational Weight
208.0kg
Seat Height
820mm
Seating Capacity
2
Lean Angle Left
49.5
Lean Angle Right
46.9
Warranty & Servicing
Warranty KMs
Unlimited
Warranty in Months from First Registration
24 Months (2 years)
Roadside Assistance
24 Months (2 Years)
First Service Interval
1600
Regular Service Interval
8000
Instruments & Controls
Instruments / Dash Description
Combined electronic instrument stepper motor indicating vehicle speed, digital indicates rpm, hour, total trip, two trips (A + B), km/mile indication
Convenience
Seating Position
Upright
Adjustable Seat
Not Available
Emily is the sellerLocation
Helensvale, QLD 4212
Member since
2022
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ø Specifications have been sourced from Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (Redbook) and are based on manufacturer standard features and specifications, some of which may require subscription. Actual features and specifications for this vehicle may differ. Please confirm these details with the seller.
‡ This is an estimated figure calculated with reference to ADR 81/02 and is made on the assumption the vehicle is at maximum factory fuel/energy capacity. It does not take into account factors such as individual driving habits, terrains and driving conditions which may vary depending on the driver and the vehicle.
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